Project Officer

Job Description

MUNAFA-M’PATIE FEDERATION

BOMBALI PROGRAM AREA

(WORKING WITH CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL IN SIERRA LEONE)

BASE CAMP BINKOLO 

BOMBALI, SIERRA LEONE

Tel: (232) 76 740 469/77 426 029, infor@munafampatiesl.org/sanukonteh@munafampatiesl.org

JOB VACANCY 

Munafa-M’Patie Federation is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.  Furthermore, Munafa-M’Patie is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.

MUNAFA-M’PATIE FEDERATION IS LOOKING FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATE TO FILL IN THE VACANT POSITION 

Job Title:                                 Project Officer

Department:                         Programs

Employment Type:             Full-time (Fixed Term)

Duration:                         1 Year (with possibility of renewal depending on performance

                                                 and availability of funds)

Expected Start Date:             May 2024

Duty station:                           Bombali District

Reporting Relationship:         Project Coordinator.

OVERALL PURPOSE

Munafa-M’Patie Federation will be implementing an Agricultural Project mainly on cassava value chain strengthening for Improved Food Security and Sustained Income in Bombali district. This project is funded by ChildFund Deutschland e.V. Therefore, the responsible person will be responsible for the day-to-day direct implementation of all components of the project activities within targeted communities in Bombali district. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. ENHANCED CAPACITY FOR INCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the BMZ Project at field level with leadership,monitoring and reporting roles.
• To foster strong cooperation among stakeholders for quality, effective and sustainable              program delivery in serving targeted beneficiaries.
• Proper collaboration with state and non-state actors for effective implementation of Project    design and evaluation and impact assessment.
• Work closely with Farmers Federation through Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Food Security (MAFS) to Identify and select Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs), support them to form               inclusive management committees.
• Conduct capacities needs assessment to provide training for basic literacy and numeracy andconflict management techniques as well as environmental safety and self-protection. Provide   institutional, technical and leadership development training of local FBOs.
• Ensure improved FBO capacity through relevant trainings in line with project output i.e. cassav production, post- harvest, handling, processing and marketing, climate smart agriculture and    improvement of agronomic practices on cassava; Train FBOs in the use of cassava waste to    produce nutrition mushroom, baby cereals and animal feed etc.).
• Identify and link FBOs with private sector companies/ individuals interested in cassava               processing and input providers.
• Support FBOs with the development of business plans for construction and equipment of           processing facilities. 
• Provide training of FBOs on maintenance of cassava processing facilities,
• Training of FBOs in the cassava value chain (processing, marketing, branding and food safety standards) (TOT)
• Ensure FBOs have increased access, training and linkage to low- interest financing from Village Savings &Loan Associations (VS&LAs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) for cassava business with start -up kits.

2. CHILD PROTECTION AND WELL BEING.

• The Project Officer will take the lead to support FBO and FBO communities and children to       deliver key trainings and awareness raising sessions with a child protection Lens through the     media and community mobilization i.e. (positive parenting skills, child development, access to  free Health care and education etc.).
• Development and distribution of IEC Materials (Job aids, posters, brochures) on child labor. 
• Train Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) on child protection and referral pathways

3. OPERATIVE AND ADVOCACY CAPACITIES OF BOTH LOCAL PARTNERS ARE IMPROVED

• Conducting in-depth, project specific OCA
• Train project staff in best practices to promote gender, people with disabilities and social inclusion in economic and livelihood programs.
• Training of project administrative staff in financial management and reporting
• Work in close collaboration with the Advocacy and Child Protection Manager in the review of  relevant policies and legal frameworks for policy advocacy in the cassava value chain.
• Regular monitoring visits for continuous monitoring of capacity development

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be computer literate with reasonable proficiency in using Microsoft packages (Word,        Excel, Power Point etc)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and reporting (essential)
• Ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships with colleagues
• Ability to coordinate several tasks within a given time frame
• Ability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains and possession of a valid rider’s license
• Experience working at community level across all stakeholder levels through effective mobilization and coordination. 
• Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills
• Ability to solve problems, particularly in challenging situations
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Munafa-M’Patie Federation seeks a highly committed and adaptable individual with a record of accomplishment for delivering quality results and experience of working in remote communities. 
• The individual must be able to function independently and flexibly in a swift manner.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution /university in rural  development, agriculture, social work, project management and/or related fields with a  minimum of 3 years of relevant or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of Livelihood/Food Security and Gender Mainstreaming.

Our SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

Munafa-M’Patie is committed to safeguarding the interest, rights, and well-being of children and other project participants with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe. You are therefore required to remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy. 

The Project Officer should work in close collaboration with ChildFund’s Child Protection and Advocacy Manger to ensure that project staff and beneficiaries are aware of ChildFund’s Safeguarding policy and the risks and implications in implementation of the project.

NOTE: 

• Munafa-M’Patie Federation is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,  nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for Munafa-M’Patie Federation is required to adhere to the highest             standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold Munafa-M’Patie values
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit by hand their application letters and CVs bearing three references with contact details (telephone and e-mail) as well as photocopies of academic documents to the following addresses:

ChildFund Office

84 Regent Road

Hill Station

Freetown                               OR

The Federation Board Chairman

Munafa-M’Patie

Base Camp, Binkolo

Applications should be addressed to; 

The Federation Board Chairman 

Munafa-M’Patie Federation

Base Camp, Binkolo

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ALL APPLICATIONS IS ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY, 23rd MAY, 2024. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW